City of Oklahoma City - Government

06/18/2026

NW 23rd Street Streetscape update: Western Avenue is temporarily closed at NW 23rd Street while crews install a sanitary sewer and water line. Drivers can still access NW 23rd, but the lanes are narrowed.

The Western Avenue closure is anticipated to last a couple of weeks and will shift toward Lee Avenue in the coming months as the project progresses.

06/18/2026

UPDATE (4 p.m. 6/18/26): We previously shared inaccurate information about the I-44/NW Expressway/Classen Circle project. See the plan below for what to expect in this area.

• Starting Monday, June 22, at 8 p.m., eastbound I-44 will be narrowed to one lane near the eastbound NW Expressway on-ramp. This is to install a temporary barrier wall for the construction zone and will last until 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 23.
• At 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, we will reopen one of those lanes, and eastbound I-44 will be narrowed to two lanes for the duration of the project (spring 2027).
• The eastbound NW Expressway on-ramp to eastbound I-44 will remain open, but drivers will have a shorter merge area.

This Oklahoma Department of Transportation project is to rehab the eastbound I-44 bridge over Classen Circle and the eastbound I-44 off-ramp bridge to Western Avenue.

06/18/2026

Beginning Monday, June 22, the northbound lane of Lyrewood Lane at Wilshire Boulevard will temporarily close through June 26. The lane will be closed to replace ADA wheelchair ramps at the mid-block crossing in the median and at the ramp on the southeast corner of the intersection.

06/18/2026

Between backyard hangouts, quick drive-thru stops, and snacks on the go, summer creates a lot of “throw it away later” moments.

Just make sure it doesn’t go in Big Green.

Keep plastic bags, wrappers, chip bags and styrofoam cups out of recycling.

06/17/2026

Tell me why, starting tomorrow (June 18) at 10 a.m., May Avenue traffic at Northwest Expressway will be diverted to the temporary asphalt detour. It's because big changes are happening, including the removal of the May Avenue bridge. Drivers, use extra caution. Let's all promise to practice patience and kindness as this much-needed construction takes place.

Traffic at May Avenue and Northwest Expressway will be controlled by a temporary traffic signal during the removal and construction of the May Avenue bridge.

06/17/2026

It is hot today. Is it important to learn about the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke? The answer could save your life or someone else’s. Heat stroke is an emergency.

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Temporary 🚦 signal incoming: May Avenue and NW Expressway progress continues with a temporary traffic signal installation and the upcoming bridge removal. The temporary signal will be in place for the duration of the project (two years). Thank you for your patience as we complete this major project.

06/16/2026

A game-changing investment in the 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 is on the way 🥎

The Oklahoma City Council approved final plans for a new indoor softball practice facility at Devon Park. This transformational project will elevate the athlete experience, support the growth of softball at every level and strengthen Oklahoma City's position as the Softball Capital of the World® for generations to come.

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06/16/2026

If your HOA or Neighborhood Association runs a sprinkler system for green spaces and common areas, now's a great time to get it inspected and ensure it's running right.

Contact our Water Conservation staff today at squeezeeverydrop.com

We still have plenty of summer dates available for our FREE sprinkler checkup programs! If you manage a neighborhood or apartment complex with a sprinkler system in Oklahoma City book your spot now to help avoid those high summer water bills!

https://www.okc.gov/Services/Water-Trash-Recycling/Water/Squeeze-Every-Drop